Campbell said he considered himself fortunate to be involved with the construction of the facility. "It's an opportunity not a lot of (fire) chiefs have," he said.

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Delhi Township Fire Chief Doug Campbell, right, speaks during the dedication ceremony of the new Fire Station No. 36.(Photo: The Enquirer/Forrest Sellers)

This is a home these firefighters will have for years to come, Campbell said.

The new building has more office space, more space for training and a larger bay for equipment and vehicles. It will also house a fitness room, which both firefighters and township employees will be able to use.

The black granite firefighter memorial, which had been located at Five Points Park, has also been relocated to the new station.

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The Cincinnati Emerald Society Police and Fire Pipes and Drums perform during a dedication of Fire Station No. 36.(Photo: The Enquirer/Forrest Sellers)

Delhi Township police will also be able to use the facility, Campbell said, since an interview room is among the features of the new building.

Campbell said the old fire station has been temporarily "repurposed" and will be used by the township's parks and public works departments.

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The Delhi Township Fire Department Honor Guard leads a procession to Fire Station No. 36 during a dedication of the station.(Photo: The Enquirer/Forrest Sellers)